ByrneWallace LLP > Dublin, Ireland > Firm Profile

‘The firm is very experienced and provides sound practical advice that always keeps us on the right path.’

‘Emmet Whelan is excellent. He is consistently clear, decisive, knowledgeable and provides excellent advice to our business. He is also very responsive and available at short notice. We are very satisfied with the service we receive from Emmet.’

‘Loughlin Deegan is an exceptional employment lawyer. He not only provides impeccable legal advice, he is also very practical and an excellent negotiator.’

‘An engaged approach – totally professional and extremely knowledgeable and apply this to best effect by understanding our business and the wider context.’

‘Ciara Ruane – exceptional level of knowledge on employment law and ensures we are fully informed and prepared at all times. She is always responsive and reliably hard-working.’

‘Byrne Wallace fields a vastly experienced team with great strength and breadth at all levels and across all aspects of employment law, very well supported by experienced colleagues from other disciplines, allowing the employment practice to operate as a technically expert one-stop shop. The firm is extremely well tuned in to international labour law developments and at the cutting edge of Irish employment law.’

‘Lorraine Smyth is a stellar employment lawyer. She has a huge wealth of legal knowledge and experience and is a wonderfully personable but steely negotiator who has a phenomenal ability to zone in on the key issues and always keeps the end game in sight. Ever the pragmatist, Lorraine never sugarcoates reality and tells a client exactly where they stand and what they need to know. Her technical ability to argue a case is second to none and she is a brilliant legal drafter who is very much appreciated, both by lawyers and non-legal colleagues.’

‘The employment team in Byrne Wallace have a deep knowledge and experience on all elements of employment disputes. They are responsive and organised and provide pragmatic and commercially sound advice to ensure the best outcome for the client. Excellent all round.’

‘The ByrneWallace Healthcare Team were at all times fully conversant with and highly committed to their client and with their brief. I have recently retired as a District Judge hearing numerous childcare applications for upwards of the past four years. I cannot recall any appearance by team members which fell short of the highest standards. It was reassuring to the Court that all possible solutions to intractable problems had been canvassed by the team with their client and that no matter what difficulties might arise they were fully and frankly disclosed to the Court.’

‘Colin Sainsbury provides a high level of personal attention that you would not receive in other firms.’

‘ByrneWallace is one of the largest law firms in Ireland and provides legal advice across a large spectrum of industries. They have extensive experience working with state and semi-state bodies. Their public sector group administer an in-house training programme so that clients are kept informed of legislative developments. Their Data Protection Officer club provides a platform to discuss recent data protection issues.’

‘Alan Doyle at ByrneWallace has provided legal services to our semi-state company for several years. Alan advised our company on a range of complex issues and successfully defended a number of judicial review applications and statutory appeals in the High Court. His legal advice has always proven to be the correct. Alan responds promptly to enquiries and is the ultimate professional.’

‘Clear and practical advice, very experienced and approachable firm.’

‘Highly skilled, very experienced solicitors, experts in the area.’

‘ByrneWallace has a very strong client focus. There seems to be a real ethos to listen closely to client needs; to work with clients to flesh out requirements and strategies; and, in turn, to draw on their deep resources to deliver relevant support. The ByrneWallace team is a highly professional and resourceful — and a pleasure to work with!’

‘Colin Sainsbury (Partner) is an important support to us in our work. With a background of extensive practice experience in our field, we very much appreciate his energy and focus, and the attention he gives to fully understanding and responding to our needs. We greatly value this relationship. Colin is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Liam Connellan is our main point of contact, but I have been impressed with the advice received on the occasions where other team members have been involved. They have joined calls at short notice and provided clear advice.’

‘Liam Connellan has a very strong understanding of the Irish pensions landscape and provides practical advice to help clients proceed with the matters at hand. He takes a strong interest in the issues clients are facing and maintains regular contact to ensure the relevant items progress.’

‘Byrne Wallace provides valuable expertise on the Irish pension, legal landscape.’

‘Liam Connellan is knowledgeable, approachable and responsive and provides practical advice.’

‘We worked with Liam Connellan for our project. Liam had all of the expertise that was required & expected. He was approachable, available when we needed and provided detailed advice to assist us in our decision-making in taking our project to successful completion. I would highly recommend Liam as a very knowledgeable pensions lawyer.’

‘The team take a real interest in the issues and carry out a lot of research before suggesting practical solutions. Team members with expertise in the particular area are available as required. They are open to different billing arrangements and to letting us avail of their technology where appropriate.’

‘The team has expertise and a real interest in working with the public sector and we would call out Sean O’Donnell and Fergal Ruane in particular.’

‘The people are simply excellent with brilliant collaboration.’

‘Detailed advice provided in simple terms. Also, their responsiveness and level of expertise is second-to-none.’

‘The team is highly specialised and expert. I have been impressed by their responses to complex legal issues, and their management of complex litigation.’

‘Mona Costelloe and Sean O’Donnell are excellent litigators, who are working on novel areas of data protection law.’

‘The team stands out for its approach to client engagement, and the consistency of the quality of advice and submissions.’

‘Jon Legorboru understands the challenges facing a public body and how they vary from other organisations, and has an innovative approach to solving complex legal problems.’

‘The team is very down to earth, approachable and available. They explain banking concepts so that I (without banking experience) can quickly grasp the point, saving me time. The are highly responsive and know when to put the focus on detail and when to put the focus on the commercial big picture that we are trying to achieve.’

‘Deirdre McBennett is consistently excellent. Wide breadth of experience and provides excellent advice across all of our banking activities. She and her team go above and beyond to keep a positive client relationship while keeping costs reasonable. Michael O’Neill is an excellent support. ’

‘Large firm, but has that personal feel when talking to partners. Collaboration between partners is very smooth without the usual of having to bill to brief partners who don’t know the ins and outs of a deal. ’

‘Paraic O’Kennedy is the most personal lawyer in the market. Doesn’t get hung up on immaterial matters. Is commercial and knows when to push with other side or park minor issues.’

‘Experienced , knowledgeable, solution oriented, fast response.’

‘The level of knowledge, dedicated and commitment to the task and achieving in a timely and efficient manner. Always personable and breaking down complicated contracts into easily digestible language for non-legal people.’

‘Colin Sainsbury provides us with a great deal of his time and attention. He personally looks after our needs and is an important asset for our business.’

‘Exceptional blend of commercial savvy and technical excellence. Excellent availability of partners.’

‘Feargal Brennan is in my view the leading corporate lawyer in Ireland due to his ability to blend strong legal knowledge with exceptional wisdom and pragmatic advice. Jonathan Lynch is a highly skilled and very efficient corporate lawyer. Exceptionally effective.’

‘The service is personal and proactive. ’

‘We have had an excellent experience dealing with the team in ByrneWallace.’

‘Eamonn Carey was the lead contact that we worked with and we found him excellent in bringing us through the various stages of the MBO process.’

‘A team that is very experienced, professional to deal with, direct and to the point.’

‘They are direct, always give a clear path forward and are easy to work side by side with to get the desired result. Martin Cooney is excellent to deal with.’ 

‘When working on a project clients have confidence there is a strong team behind them.’

‘Martin Cooney always deals with issues in a pragmatic and down-to-earth way which is easily understood.’

‘ByrneWallace is unique in its spread of niche construction law experience within the team. They are approachable and responsive and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service to the client.’

‘The BW team will quickly get to grips with issues and provide commercially-aware advice as to the options available to the client to deal with the issues. They are expert and astute negotiators of contract terms, providing a positive and solutions-based input to transactions. Their experience in adjudications in Ireland, including many of the key High Court cases in relation to enforcements, makes them a strong team to have on your side.’

‘Martin Cooney is second to none and Lisa Maloney is very smart and quickly gaining traction in this area. The BW team are a resource which every construction client could benefit from!’

‘Attentive, responsive and available which are key issues against most legal firms.’

‘At the outset, I can confirm all our interactions with the ByrneWallace Data Protection & Privacy team were very constructive, and the service overall was excellent. We have often called on legal professionals for advice and guidance, and the service we received from Byrne Wallace LLP was exceptional.’

‘The team have encyclopaedic knowledge of the evolving GDPR jurisprudence and has acted in some of the largest scale data breaches involving financial services providers and state bodies to date.’

‘Easy to deal with. Calm and measured. Fantastic background knowledge and very sound judgement.’

‘Seán O’Donnell is very wise and informed. Very Practical.’

‘We recently engaged with Byrne Wallace, and I found their team to be most helpful and enlightening in many areas. Their insight into the subject matter provided my team confidence and comfort in the strength and integrity of our updated systems.’

‘I primarily dealt with Zelda Deasy, whose attention to detail was second to none, while also adding comfort by ensuring my organisation is in a much better position.’

‘Personalised attention to detail and a quick, coherent response to ongoing issues. An understanding of our unique business features and a bespoke response tailored to needs. Great understanding of GDPR issues and ensuing day-to-day challenges for the business.’

‘Zelda Deasy has a practical approach to GDPR issues impacting our business. Her team delivered a customised training plan for the business.’

‘We have worked with the BW team for many years on several legal disputes. Every time and every project has been different and not always the same resources, however the quality of partners and associates is always excellent. Teams always give strategic advice, not always what might be expected, and always consider alternatives to strategy for our consideration.’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy – always very strong strategic and commercial legal advice, sees the issue from many angles. Mark is also very practical and easy to understand, he always is available and keeps meetings focused and on point. He is also easy to get along with, and very personable.’

‘The practice has a knowledgeable and articulate team who are willing to listen but also provide good insight and advice. They take initiative in respect of protecting their clients’ interests.’

‘Mark O’ Shaughnessy in particular is always available, sources particular requirements, expert witnesses, is well-versed on data protection and articulate and engaging when engaging with third parties on our behalf. ’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy’s clarity, tenacity and diligence never dull his empathy. His collegiate humanity is a real differentiator. I feel real gratitude to have journeyed with Mark and his team.’

‘The team have a highly collaborative approach and are able to put across a key point of law and precedent in a clear fashion.’

‘Great listeners. Concise in advise. Responsive. Available.’

‘The main person we deal with is Helen Gibbons. From my point of view, the most important thing is I trust her and have confidence in her ability.’

‘We have worked with many firms but give 100% of our business/commercial and privacy work to Byrne Wallace. We have found them to be expert and personable, which is a welcome mix.’

‘John Fitzgerald and his team provide excellent advice, which is always well considered and succinct. The team is very responsive, and advice given is comprehensive and accessible. In addition, I find the team to be pragmatic and provide a holistic view on the risks associated with scenario.’

‘John Fitzgerald is a trusted adviser. He is cognisant of the role of an insolvency practitioner and delivers prudent yet pragmatic advice. John makes himself available to ensure that advice is provided promptly. I have no hesitation in recommending John and team.’

‘ByrneWallace have an experienced insolvency team who are practical and responsive.’

‘Sean Neville has worked on a number of different receivership cases with our firm. He has a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to resolving issues and is always very responsive when we have queries or questions. We have had a number of injunction applications successfully overturned at very short notice with Sean’s advice and assistance, which results in a much better outcome for our clients.’

‘I have been dealing in particular with Sean Neville on various insolvency cases. Compared with other firms, I find Sean and his team extremely prompt in reacting to all queries, efficient in terms of meeting deadlines and very proactive.’

‘The individuals I have been dealing with include Sean Neville, Alex Henderson and Ailbhe Hennessy. All of above have demonstrated a very comprehensive knowledge of their briefs and are extremely proactive in dealing with the cases.’

‘The team leverages diverse skills within the firm to bring knowledge and experience to bear to resolve client issues.’

‘Martin Cooney delivers well-considered advice and an ability to think strategically in guiding clients through complex projects.’

‘The people are excellent. I deal with Fergal Ruane and his team. Their advice is provided based on their significant expertise and experience. Their responsiveness is brilliant and provides advice in clear terms.’

‘The ByrneWallace team are extremely knowledgeable across their specialisms. The team members are accessible and never fail to return a call or email, no matter what time of day.’

‘The projects and PPP team I have dealt with (headed up by Fergal Ruane) is incredibly experienced in the area of procurement law, and this experience is evident in the extremely practical and strategic legal advice that the team provides, which is invaluable to a client. The team is very responsive, always happy to assist and turn around advice.’

‘The ByrneWallace projects and PPP team are fully aware of emerging regulatory developments and important moves by market players.’

‘Fergal Ruane consistently continued to provide us with his valued insights and sound judgement on our key legal issues. He has also built a strong team around him, which is essential in managing multiple and diverse demands.’

‘A team of subject matter experts with a strong focus on commerciality and problem solving.’

‘It is a privilege working with Byrne Wallace; they are professional, experts in their field, and have a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal issues.’

‘What truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment. They genuinely stay invested in every deal and work tirelessly on behalf of clients. They have excellent relationships in the sector which also helps.’

‘A very experienced real estate team, with credentials in all aspects of real estate investment, development, financing and divestment. Very knowledgeable on Irish property matters and provide workable solutions to any problems clients face.’

‘Michael Walsh has experience at the highest level, and is invaluable at scoping projects and dealing with challenging issues.’

‘Bryan O’Gorman is exceptionally capable in delivering high-quality work, efficiently.’

‘Derville White has good leadership skills and is always very accessible. Neil Dunne approaches each transaction diligently to get it done.’

‘Alison O’Sullivan is a go-to counsel in Ireland. She is accessible, savvy, and practical in her approach to deals.’

‘They had excellent domain expertise for an issue they advised us on. Their service was extremely quick and detailed. Their advice helped us resolve a dispute promptly.’

‘I work very closely with Louise Holmes. She is very professional and exceptional with clients. She understands their needs and businesses and makes telling them bad news very easy. She is very punctual, efficient and always delivers.’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy is generous with sharing his legal expertise with colleagues and is a skilled communicator.’

‘Byrne Wallace masterfully navigates the complex legal landscape, offering precise guidance across key sectors. Renowned for their expertise, they are recognised problem-solvers with significant success in resolving disputes, both inside and outside the courtroom.’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy is an outstanding leader in the field, always operating at the cutting edge of new developments. He is a genuine expert in a complex and evolving field and has an impressive ability to synthesise and communicate the law effectively. He has invaluable experience in managing external engagements with regulatory bodies and parliamentary committees.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Lee Squires, one of the partners in the firm. He is excellent in his field of work and exceptionally easy to work with. His dedication to understanding our industry was evident and knowledge was very impressive.’

‘Lee Squires is remarkably approachable and friendly. He made it very easy to discuss complex tax issues and is clearly great at what he does. I wholeheartedly recommend his services.’

‘ByrneWallace LLP has the right mix of people – well experienced, well versed with the tax laws, and well connected. They understand the business model, they ask, and provide a solution-based approach. The team is easily approachable which gives a lot of comfort as a client, as my query can be addressed within time.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge of an area that is constantly changing. Very strong commercial awareness of what “moves the needle” from a real estate perspective. Always “on the ball” with respect to reporting deadlines to make sure all of our entities remain compliant and filings are up to date’

‘Anthony Smyth – heads up a strong team of very technically capable practitioners. Lee Squires – good technical knowledge – good availability.’

‘Anthony Smyth understands our commercial model, invests time into us as not every project is a win and takes the long term view. He is very responsive, takes ownership and works hard – which are attributes we see across the entire tax team.’

‘The practice provides a good breadth of legal services with good connectivity across the teams.’

‘Colin Sainsbury has excellent problem-solving abilities.’

‘The firm stands out for me due to its exceptional responsiveness and acute sensitivity to the diverse needs of stakeholders within intricate commercial landscapes, particularly in the realm of patent litigation. What sets Byrne Wallace apart is their ability to swiftly adapt and respond to the dynamic and often complex demands of the legal environment, ensuring that they remain ahead of the curve. They place a premium on understanding and addressing the interests of various stakeholders involved, deftly navigating the intricate web of concerns that arise in these high-stakes situations.’

‘Mark O’Shaughnessy and Catherine Dowling stand out for me. They are able to pick up the details and see through the forest of information to target the commercial outcomes for clients.’